Hessian Rope Skipper Paul Schidleja: Battler for Germany in Japan!

Hessian Rope Skipper Paul Schidleja: Battler for Germany in Japan!

Kawasaki, Japan - On July 5, 2025 there are great news from Hessen! Paul Schidleja from TSV Trutzhain has successfully qualified for the Rope Skipping World Cup in Kawasaki, Japan. As a Hessian runner -up and German champion, he will represent Germany in this international competition. The championships take place from July 27 to August 3, 2025 and promise to become a spectacular event. As reported nh24.de, the athlete is facing high challenges.

Preparation for the World Cup not only requires intensive training, but also significant financial resources. Since Rope Skipping is not an Olympic sport, Paul Schidleja, together with his trainer, has to bear all the costs that are incurred for the trip, the participation fees and team clothes. This makes participation particularly difficult for many young athletes.

high costs for the athletes

A similar situation also has the Sparkling Skippers from the gymnastics of 1863 Germersheim e.V. This group also qualified for the world championships and consists of 16 talents who want to compete in various disciplines. The financial burdens are enormous: an estimated total amount of over 41,000 euros is required to cover the entire travel expenses and accommodation costs. According to the calculations, travel expenses amount to around 25,600 euros alone. If you also want to add the food and stay, high amounts will quickly come together. Even the participants of this group, who are mostly pupils and students, cannot easily manage the costs alone, as gofundme.com.

The Kreissparkasse Schwalm-Eder has already supported Paul Schidleja with a generous donation of 1,000 euros. This funding is an important step towards financial relief, but other supporters are very welcome. It is very clear: if you want to help support the young talents on your way to success, you now have the opportunity.

A look at the discipline

rope skipping is a dynamic sport that combines various elements. The athletes have to convince in speed disciplines, choreographies, gymnastics elements, throws and multiple jumps. This diversity not only makes the sport exciting, but also very demanding.

Paul Schidleja and the Sparkling Skippers work hard to optimally prepare for the upcoming competitions. The World Cup in Japan is an important event for all athletes and a step into the international arena of Rope Skipping. The hope of success is great and the team's sense of community is noticeable.

The Rope Skipping World Championships not only promise exciting competitions, but also a great experience for everyone involved. In the hope of many spectators and supporters, the mood will continue to increase in the coming weeks - after all, these talents want to inspire the masses! Find out more about news on ropeskippingsport.org so that nothing